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The name "Presbyterian" is based on a Greek word, presbyter, meaning "elder." Presbyterian congregations elect "ruling elders" from among themselves to serve on a board (or "court") often called the "Session." Elders formerly were elected for life and were only male; now, in some varieties of Presbyterian denominations (there are many), elders are elected for terms, and may be female. The Session is the governing body of a local congregation, presided over by the minister.
Representatives are periodically (usually annually) sent from the local Session to "Presbytery," which is responsible for ordaining ministers and approving their "call" to constituent congregations. Presbytery has general oversight over its congregations, and is presided over by an annually elected "moderator." Presbyteries send representatives to higher "courts" called "Synods" and often "General Assemblies, which are essentially organization of presbyteries." From these higher levels, recommendations for changes which would affect the entire denomination are formulated and sent to presbytery level for approval.
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What is the religion presbyterian?
Presbyterianism is an "umbrella" denomination of a Refomed Protestant Christian body. Along with several other denominations, it has its roots from the teachings of John Calvin. The Presbyterian Church in America and Canada and f course Scotland has its roots from John Knox of Scotland as the founder of Presbyterianism ( Church of Scotland) There are a number of groups (denominations) who call themselves Presbyterian who have varying views of Christianity and how it is worked out in life. Here are a few of them: Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church Church of Scotland Cumberland Presbyterian Church Evangelical Presbyterian Church Orthodox Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church in America Presbyterian Church in Canada Presbyterian Church of Ireland Presbyterian Church of New Zealand Presbyterian Church USA Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America
When was Catholic Presbyterian Church created?
Catholic Presbyterian Church was created in 1842.
When was Richwood Presbyterian Church created?
Richwood Presbyterian Church was created in 1834.
Is the Church of Scotland Anglican or Presbyterian?
Presbyterian
When was Presbyterian Church in Canada created?
Presbyterian Church in Canada was created in 1875.
When was Concord Presbyterian Church created?
Concord Presbyterian Church was created in 1818.
When was Lynchburg Presbyterian Church created?
Lynchburg Presbyterian Church was created in 1855.
When was Pelzer Presbyterian Church created?
Pelzer Presbyterian Church was created in 1896.
When was Peachtree Presbyterian Church created?
Peachtree Presbyterian Church was created in 1910.
When was Presbyterian Church of Victoria created?
Presbyterian Church of Victoria was created in 1859.
When was Batchellerville Presbyterian Church created?
Batchellerville Presbyterian Church was created in 1867.
When was Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church created?
Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church was created in 1949.
